Janet Bannister

Founder & Managing Partner, Staircase Ventures. Passionate about entrepreneurship, tech, Canada, giving back, running, cycling, nature.

[Janet Bannister @jebannister]

This summer I took up golf. Along the way, I learned a lot more than how to play golf including the importance of playing the long game and not being afraid to lose a ball.
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[Joshua Goodfield @joshuagoodfield]

There is no one more fun to moderate a discussion with! Thanks to my friend & colleague @jebannister of @realventures for graciously sharing her inspiring story at our @YCIFinfo dinner (sponsored by @bdc_ca). 📷 credit: @SaifHashmii

[StrikeUP Canada @StrikeupCanada]

Our #ThursdayThoughts… it’s time to present that BOLD vision! 💥 Who else loved this discussion with @jebannister during #StrikeUP 2022? 💫 What lessons from the StrikeUP conference are you planning to implement?

#womenempoweringwomen #womeninbusiness #businessadvice

[C100 @theC100]

Thank you @the_logic & @muradhem for covering this exciting next chapter for C100!

Check out the article below featuring C100's new CEO @rnewal & Co-Chairs @jebannister & @acharoo

[Real Ventures @realventures]

Although we are experiencing a ⬇️market, great 🇨🇦 leaders will continue to do what they do best; build impactful companies.
Read our Managing Partner @jebannister thoughts on markets well-positioned for success in this latest @globeandmail article.
https://t.co/5ARkdP4vyy

[Real Ventures @realventures]

Congrats @XanaduAI team and announcing the launch of Borealis, a new quantum computer that can perform tasks significantly faster than any traditional computer using quantum computational advantage using light 🚀🚀🚀

[BenchSci @BenchSci]

Did you know that all BenchSci team members have access to in-house coaching? @jebannister is actually part of the reason we now have two in-house leadership coaches.

Read more practical advice for managing #hypergrowth: https://t.co/zylfMMvTq0 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Real Ventures @realventures]

It’s so great to connect and exchange in person with so many members of the Canadian investment community 🚀

Are you at Invest Canada '22? Be sure to say hi to our colleagues @jebannister and @iamjohnstokes!

@cvca

[Janet Bannister @jebannister]

@theC100 Thanks to the entire @theC100 team for a wonderful event of learning, growing and bonding. Excited to see what these incredible Fellows will do in the future.

[Real Ventures @realventures]

"Real Ventures Managing Partner @jebannister expects to see a “flight to quality,” as investors look for prudent ways to spend their capital."

👇Check out her full quote + thoughts from 13 other Canadian investors on VC investments in 🇨🇦 in 2022 👇

https://t.co/pKjC5GNn9Z

[Real Ventures @realventures]

“How has being a mom enabled your growth as a leader?”

👇Here’s what our Managing Partner, @jebannister had to say👇

Thank you Janet for sharing ❤

#HappyMothersDay #women #leaders

[Kauffman Fellows @KauffmanFellows]

🗣️ Clear communication and organization will keep you on track
⬆️ Growth will push you to new personal and professional heights
😎 Enjoy the ride

Just a few 🔑 to success we picked up from @jebannister's #KF24 interview on how to scale. https://t.co/r4x1un7elk

[Real Ventures @realventures]

Happy #EarthDay !!! 🌎🌍🌏

Only change will bring about progress which is why we are proud to invest in companies that value sustainability and are taking concrete actions to help fight climate change🌳🌶💡☀

@sollumtech @dcbel_energy @clutchcanada @CanvassAI

[Real Ventures @realventures]

Did you know that Real Ventures publishes a monthly newsletter focused on early-stage investing in #Canada? 🍁💸🍁

▶ Subscribe and stay up to date on the latest news taking place within the Canadian early-stage tech ecosystem 🚀

📌https://t.co/ivthZ2GhVE

#VC #tech #earlystage

[Techstars @Techstars]

To fix gender diversity in entrepreneurship, we need women at every level.

Here's how @jebannister, Managing Partner at @realventures, makes sure she's finding great women entrepreneurs to invest in - and how other VCs can do the same. https://t.co/akFyKWz0Kv

[BenchSci @BenchSci]

According to @jebannister, the best companies have good people, a strong mission, and high standards.

We were thrilled to have Janet share advice with our team on how to scale up and succeed as a #hypergrowth organization. Read the key takeaways here: https://t.co/zylfMMNuhy

[C100 @theC100]

📣 Announcing: the 2022 C100 Fellows Cohort! 🚀🇨🇦

Join us in welcoming the founders of 20 of the most promising early-stage Canadian-led startups to C100's flagship mentorship program, #C100Fellows!

[Janet Bannister @jebannister]

Great work being done by the @1kprojectorg to support families impacted by the war in Ukraine. 🇺🇦 This organization is being led by volunteers from the tech community including founder @alexiskold and connects sponsors directly with families in need. https://t.co/cPoYWi7PEc

[Janet Bannister @jebannister]

@jldchn @frontrowvc Welcome to the @frontrowvc team!

[Janet Bannister @jebannister]

Congrats to @breathelifeins and founder @ianmtl on their recent exit.

https://t.co/jIylY7cpz5